North American Members Discuss Cannabis Industry

Members from jurisdictions across North America and Europe recently met to discuss legal aspects of the burgeoning cannabis industry. Toronto-based Torkin Manes’ Cannabis Industry Group co-chairs Andrew Wilder and Matt Maurer, along with cannabis lawyer Vlad Mihaescu and Chicago-based member Jonathan Sherman (Much) discussed the level of which cannabis is legal, the types and availability of related products, and the overall legal regime, touching on aspects of licensing, purchasing, ordering, and regulations. The discussion also touched on future trends, such as cannabis lounges, tourism, and importing/exporting permits.